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Lazard Pays for Previous Largess
The Wall Street Journal Earnings
Feb 07Wall Street makes nothing simple. Pay is no different. Investment bank Lazard is a case in point. »
Steep drop in generous New Yorkers
Crain's New York Business
Feb 06Miriam Kreinin Souccar - New York's “one-percenters” are keeping their riches to themselves these days.Only three New Yorkers made the list of 2011's top 50 donors, released Monday by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. That's down from 14 New Yorkers in 20... »
In the Markets: Wall St. adjusts to smaller bonuses
Crain's New York Business
Feb 06Aaron Elstein - Even though Wall Street bonuses declined by about a third last year, 56% of bankers and traders said their payouts met or exceeded their expectations. Execs like Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman think the other 44% need a reality check. »
Occupy protesters disrupt NYS Leg
WIVB TV Politics
Feb 06Occupy Albany protesters have disrupted a legislative budget hearing with calls for tax fairness and claims that Wall Street pays too little. »
NYC To Celebrate Giants Super Bowl Win With Ticker-Tape Parade
WCBSTV Local Business
Feb 06Crews have already started building the stage for Tuesday's celebration, which includes a ceremony at City Hall where Bloomberg will present the team with a key to the city. »
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MTA Issues Warning To Avoid These Stations During Super Bowl Ticker-Tape Parade
Gothamist
Feb 06Given the massive crowds expected downtown tomorrow to celebrate the New York Giant's Super Bowl win, the MTA has issued a press release instructing fans on what subway stations to use, as well as which ones to "avoid." According to the MTA, these beca... »
Secular Decline of Wall Street Goes Mainstream in New York Magazine
The Reformed Broker
Feb 06Banks have always had occasional bad years, but the sense on Wall Street is that this bad year is different. »
Mad Men’s Vandal-Ready Subway Ads
Animal
Feb 03The MTA isn’t a fan of “advertising that lends itself to vandalize the system,” but they also don’t seem to be in a position to turn down ad dollars, which might explain how Mad Men (well the agency that booked the media space) pulled off running its c... »
Cell Phone, WiFi Coming to 30 More Subway Platforms
NYConvergence
Feb 03Some 30 additional NY subway stations will get cellphone and WiFi service in 2012 including Times Square, Columbus Circle and and Rockefeller Center according to Transit Wireless, the firm conducting the improvements. The company launched cell service ... »
What Are You Doing Tonight? Harlem
Animal
Feb 03The premise is simple. Go to different areas of the city and ask people: What are you doing tonight? Harlem World: It’s one of NYC’s most vibrant, culture-rich neighborhoods and the subject our latest episode. Edit: Joseph Schulhoff Picture: Mike Immer... »